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Handicraft & Art

Handicraft & Art ~ Class 4 — celebrating PEI's creative traditions at the Dundas Plowing Match.

Handicraft & Art ~ Class 4

Refer to the “Rules & Regulations.” Maximum 2 entries in any section. This class is for amateurs only. Refer to the entry form for requirements.

Age Divisions: Sections 1–56 – Adult 18 years and up; Sections 57–62 – Youth 13–17 years; Sections 63–68 – Children 7–12 years; Sections 69–74 – Children 6 years and under.

Standard Prizes (Items #1–11): 1st $12.00 | 2nd $10.00 | 3rd $9.00  ·  Items #12–74: 1st $6.00 | 2nd $5.50 | 3rd $5.00

Entry Information

Pre-Registration Deadline

August 15th, 2026

Entry Drop-Off

Thursday, August 27th, 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Heritage Hall · No entries accepted Friday

Exhibits Must Remain Until

4:00 pm Sunday (prize money forfeited if removed early)

Exhibit Pick-Up

5:00 pm Sunday, August 30th

Mail Entry Form To

Cathy Victor
231 Darlington Rd, RTE226
Darlington, PE, C0A 1Y0

Exhibitors must provide a complete mailing address (including civic number) to receive prize money.

Special Prizes

  • Exhibitor with Most Points Overall: In memory of Maud Thompson (donated by family)
  • Certificate for the exhibitor with the most points in each Division
  • Section 7 – Modern Quilt: Special prize donated by the PEI Modern Quilt Guild
  • Section 49 – Fancy socks, mittens or gloves: Special prize donated by Dianne Coffin in Memory of her Mother
  • All Youth Divisions (ages 17 and under): Sponsored by PEI Mutual

Adult Division

18 years and up  ·  Sections 1–56  ·  Items #1–11: 1st $12 | 2nd $10 | 3rd $9  ·  Items #12–56: 1st $6 | 2nd $5.50 | 3rd $5

Afghans

#DescriptionPrizes
1Afghan – Knit or Crochet1st $12 / 2nd $10 / 3rd $9

Quilts

#DescriptionPrizes
2Hand quilted, patchwork or appliqué (not tufted or tied)1st $12 / 2nd $10 / 3rd $9
3Domestic machine quilted, patchwork or appliqué1st $12 / 2nd $10 / 3rd $9
4Professionally quilted, patchwork or appliqué1st $12 / 2nd $10 / 3rd $9
5Quilted wall hanging1st $12 / 2nd $10 / 3rd $9
6Crib Quilt, patchwork or appliqué1st $12 / 2nd $10 / 3rd $9
7Modern quiltSpecial prize donated by PEI Modern Quilt Guild1st $12 / 2nd $10 / 3rd $9
8Holiday themed quilt1st $12 / 2nd $10 / 3rd $9
9Group quilt – entered in group name1st $12 / 2nd $10 / 3rd $9

Rugs

#DescriptionPrizes
10Hooked rug, all wool1st $12 / 2nd $10 / 3rd $9
11Rug, any other method or textile (e.g. braided, latch hook, rope)1st $12 / 2nd $10 / 3rd $9

Cushions

#DescriptionPrizes
12Cushion, any method, filled and ready to use1st $6 / 2nd $5.50 / 3rd $5

Photography & Art

All pictures are to be matted, framed and/or ready for display.

#DescriptionPrizes
13People or Portraits, colour or black & white1st $6 / 2nd $5.50 / 3rd $5
14Pets or Wildlife, colour or black & white1st $6 / 2nd $5.50 / 3rd $5
15Close up or Macro, colour or black and white1st $6 / 2nd $5.50 / 3rd $5
16Island Life: lighthouse, farming, fishing or beach1st $6 / 2nd $5.50 / 3rd $5

Painting

#DescriptionPrizes
17Painting, acrylic or oil, ready to hang or display1st $6 / 2nd $5.50 / 3rd $5
18Painting, watercolour, ready to hang or display1st $6 / 2nd $5.50 / 3rd $5

Sea Glass / Jewellery

#DescriptionPrizes
19Sea glass framed art, mounted, framed and ready to hang or display1st $6 / 2nd $5.50 / 3rd $5
20Jewellery, any medium, mounted, ready to hang or display1st $6 / 2nd $5.50 / 3rd $5

Fibre Arts

#DescriptionPrizes
21Felted item, ready to hang or display1st $6 / 2nd $5.50 / 3rd $5
22Cross stitched item, ready to hang or display1st $6 / 2nd $5.50 / 3rd $5
23Embroidered item, ready to hang or display1st $6 / 2nd $5.50 / 3rd $5
24Hooked item, other than rug1st $6 / 2nd $5.50 / 3rd $5
25Stuffed Toy, knit or crochet1st $6 / 2nd $5.50 / 3rd $5
26Stuffed Toy, fabric sewn1st $6 / 2nd $5.50 / 3rd $5
27Fibre art item, not listed elsewhere1st $6 / 2nd $5.50 / 3rd $5

Bags / Purses

#DescriptionPrizes
28Bag, any type without zipper1st $6 / 2nd $5.50 / 3rd $5
29Bag, any type with zipper1st $6 / 2nd $5.50 / 3rd $5
30Purse/Wallet, any type handcrafted – leather, cotton, etc.1st $6 / 2nd $5.50 / 3rd $5
31Baskets, woven or other1st $6 / 2nd $5.50 / 3rd $5

Paper

#DescriptionPrizes
32Book/Paper Crafts – book binding, painted edges, quilling, collage, junk journaling1st $6 / 2nd $5.50 / 3rd $5
33Origami1st $6 / 2nd $5.50 / 3rd $5

Household Décor

#DescriptionPrizes
34Quilted household item – mug rugs ×2 or placemats ×21st $6 / 2nd $5.50 / 3rd $5
35Kitchen items: 2 pot holders or 2 dishcloths or 1 fridge towel1st $6 / 2nd $5.50 / 3rd $5
36Apron, any type1st $6 / 2nd $5.50 / 3rd $5
37Collection of 3 crocheted doilies1st $6 / 2nd $5.50 / 3rd $5
38Table centrepiece1st $6 / 2nd $5.50 / 3rd $5
39Table cloth – quilted, crochet, etc.1st $6 / 2nd $5.50 / 3rd $5
40Holiday themed item, other than quilted1st $6 / 2nd $5.50 / 3rd $5
41Wall hanging, not listed elsewhere1st $6 / 2nd $5.50 / 3rd $5
42Door wreath/sign1st $6 / 2nd $5.50 / 3rd $5

Clothing

#DescriptionPrizes
43Shawl, knit or crochet1st $6 / 2nd $5.50 / 3rd $5
44Adult sweater or vest, any style (sewn, quilted, knit or crochet)1st $6 / 2nd $5.50 / 3rd $5
45Child's sweater, knit or crochet1st $6 / 2nd $5.50 / 3rd $5
46Adult article of clothing not listed elsewhere, sewn or quilted1st $6 / 2nd $5.50 / 3rd $5
47Child's clothing item, to fit 3–12 year old1st $6 / 2nd $5.50 / 3rd $5
48Work socks, mittens or gloves, any 1 pair1st $6 / 2nd $5.50 / 3rd $5
49Fancy socks, mittens or gloves, any 1 pairSpecial prize donated by Dianne Coffin in Memory of her Mother1st $6 / 2nd $5.50 / 3rd $5
50Slippers, knitted, crochet or felted1st $6 / 2nd $5.50 / 3rd $5
51Hats, traditional, knitted or crocheted1st $6 / 2nd $5.50 / 3rd $5
52Upcycled clothing item1st $6 / 2nd $5.50 / 3rd $5

Woodturning / Woodworking

#DescriptionPrizes
53Woodturning1st $6 / 2nd $5.50 / 3rd $5
54Woodworking, not listed elsewhere; carving1st $6 / 2nd $5.50 / 3rd $5

Other

#DescriptionPrizes
55Upcycled item, not listed elsewhere1st $6 / 2nd $5.50 / 3rd $5
56Open hobby, not listed elsewhere1st $6 / 2nd $5.50 / 3rd $5

Youth Division

Ages 13–17  ·  Sections 57–62  ·  Sponsored by PEI Mutual

#DescriptionPrizes
57Photography, 4×6, matted, framed, ready to hang or display1st $6 / 2nd $5.50 / 3rd $5
58Drawing, framed, ready to hang or display1st $6 / 2nd $5.50 / 3rd $5
59Painting, any medium, ready to hang or display1st $6 / 2nd $5.50 / 3rd $5
60Knit or crochet item1st $6 / 2nd $5.50 / 3rd $5
61Wood item – wood burning, bird or bat house, etc.1st $6 / 2nd $5.50 / 3rd $5
62Upcycled item1st $6 / 2nd $5.50 / 3rd $5

Children's Division

Ages 7–12  ·  Sections 63–68

#DescriptionPrizes
63Drawing, framed, ready to hang or display, or coloured1st $6 / 2nd $5.50 / 3rd $5
64Painting, any medium, ready to hang or display1st $6 / 2nd $5.50 / 3rd $5
65Lego project, maximum 12″ square1st $6 / 2nd $5.50 / 3rd $5
66Bird feeder/house1st $6 / 2nd $5.50 / 3rd $5
67Sun catcher/wind chime1st $6 / 2nd $5.50 / 3rd $5
68Upcycled item1st $6 / 2nd $5.50 / 3rd $5

Children's Division

Ages 6 and under  ·  Sections 69–74

#DescriptionPrizes
69Drawing, framed, ready to hang or display, or coloured1st $6 / 2nd $5.50 / 3rd $5
70Painting, on a rock or seashell1st $6 / 2nd $5.50 / 3rd $5
71Lego project, maximum 12″ square1st $6 / 2nd $5.50 / 3rd $5
72Bird feeder/house1st $6 / 2nd $5.50 / 3rd $5
73Sun catcher1st $6 / 2nd $5.50 / 3rd $5
74Upcycled item1st $6 / 2nd $5.50 / 3rd $5

Experience the Fair

August 28–30, 2026 · Dundas, Prince Edward Island